Narcissa had been looking at her marvelous gift when Lucius' true feelings flashed in his eyes. When she looked up at him, they had disappeared to his usual cool grey and she watched as he walked around to stand in front of her. She was unsure how he would take what she said; things had been going so well that she didn't want to mess up with him. But she also wanted to be honest with him. She was beginning to realize that she didn't just want him to want her because of her title, looks, or money. She wanted him to want all of her.
He surprised her once again as he took her hands, his own traveling up and down her arms. It made her shiver and she looked up into his eyes. They were so beautiful. She felt like he usually had them guarded, but now, she could see the truth. The tension and apprehension she felt all melted away as he said the words she had been hoping for. ...no thoughts of pleasure... Everything blurred as he leaned in forward and before she could do anything, he was kissing her. She didn't know what to do at first, she just stood there, enjoying the feel of their lips together.
It was everything she had hoped it would be. It felt special, not just a sloppy kiss in passing. His lips were cool and soft, not moist or hesitant. Narcissa found herself wrapping her arms around his neck, pulling him in a little more. She didn't want it to end, but there were still loose ends. She pulled herself away, using all her strength to do so. She put her hands on his chest, her eyes raising to look at him.
"So what does this mean?" she asked softly. "Are you kissing me just to make things better? Or is there...something more?" Her heart was thumping against her chest and she could swear he would be able to hear it. "I...I fancy you Lucius. A lot. And it didn't just hurt my pride that you didn't ask me to the ball or that you seemingly ignore me. It hurt because I care." She stopped herself before she could say more, but realized she had definitely said more then she wanted. She never wore her heart on her sleeve like this. It was too easy for someone to take it and stomp on it or manipulate it at their will. Of all the people to confide in, she chose Lucius? She glanced down and pushed herself away, shaking her head. What had she done?